Staff Application Security Engineer

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Who You Are

· Deeply experienced in coding with a nuanced understanding of Object-Oriented and Functional programming concepts, capable of writing and reviewing code across multiple languages and paradigms.

· Highly passionate about building and operating secure, reliable systems at scale, with a proven track record in similar environments.

· Demonstrated ability to innovate and automate security processes and functions through code, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the team.

· Strong technical expertise with Application, Cloud, Data, and Network Security best practices.

· Strong technical expertise with multi-cloud environments, including container/serverless and other microservice architectures.

· Strong technical expertise with older technology stacks, including mainframes and monolithic architectures.

· Strong technical expertise with SDLC, CI/CD tools, and Deployment Automation.

· Strong technical expertise with operating security for Windows Server and Linux Server systems.

· Strong technical expertise with configuration management, version control, and DevOps operational support.

· Strong experience with implementing security measures for both applications and data, with an understanding of the unique security requirements of data warehouse technologies such as Snowflake.

Role Responsibilities

Development & Enforcement

· Develop and enforce engineering security policies and standards.

· Develop and enforce data security policies and standards.

· Drive security awareness across the organization.

· Lead the development and enforcement of comprehensive security policies and standards, integrating advanced security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to mitigate risks and align with industry-leading security protocols.

Collaboration & Expertise

· Collaborate with Engineering and Business teams to develop secure engineering practices.

· Act as a pivotal security leader, driving the integration of secure engineering practices across the organization while liaising with senior management to ensure a cohesive security strategy that aligns with business objectives.

Analysis & Configuration

· Analyze, develop, and configure security solutions across multi-cloud, on-premises, and colocation environments, ensuring application security, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data.

· Lead security testing, vulnerability analysis, and documentation.

· Spearhead the evaluation and strategic deployment of cutting-edge security solutions, emphasizing scalability, performance, and adaptability, to fortify the organization's defense against evolving threats.

Operational Support

· Participate in operational on-call duties to support a 24/7 infrastructure across multiple regions and environments (cloud, on-premises, colocation).

· Lead by example in incident response situations, orchestrating rapid and effective responses while leveraging these experiences to bolster future resilience and response strategies.

Mentorship and Training

· Demonstrated leadership skills with developing a comprehensive mentorship program for junior engineers, including organizing regular training sessions to elevate the team's technical and security skills. This role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Innovation and Research

· Proven track record with participation in security research and the exploration of next-generation security tools and practices. This includes encouraging the team to engage with the wider security community, contributing to open-source projects, and staying well-informed of emerging threats and innovative defense mechanisms.

Strategic Planning

· Play a key role in the strategic planning of the organization's security roadmap, including conducting thorough risk assessments, allocating budgets for security initiatives, and aligning long-term security strategies with overarching business goals. This responsibility includes advocating for security within the company and ensuring that security considerations are paramount in all technology decisions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· 7+ years of experience in developing and deploying security technologies.

· Proficiency in Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) & Network Security.

· Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Security-as-Code, and Infrastructure-as-Code.

· Experience with one or more general-purpose programming/script languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Shell Script, PowerShell.

· Strong experience with implementing and managing data protection measures and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

· Proven track record in leading security initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Preferred Qualifications

· Strong technical expertise with Architecting Public Cloud solutions and processes.

· Strong technical expertise with Networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles.

· Strong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagrams.

· Experience with direct, remote, and virtual teams.

· Understanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA).

· Strong technical expertise with security solutions for data warehouses and big data platforms, particularly with technologies like Snowflake.

· Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliability.

· Experience in influencing industry security standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organization.

Education

· A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $284,280.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/16/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.